Description
Whimsical, spooky, and deliciously chocolatey these Black Cat Cupcakes with Oreo Ears are the perfect Halloween treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup neutral oil (sunflower or avocado)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup dairy-free milk (almond or oat)
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup butter (room temp)
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk (adjust for consistency)
- 12 Oreos (halved carefully)
- Black sanding sugar or black food coloring
- Candy eyes
- Mini pink candies or pink frosting for nose
- Chocolate chips or licorice strings for whiskers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with 12 liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugars, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix oil, vanilla, plant milk, and vinegar.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, then stir in boiling water until smooth.
- Fill liners ¾ full with batter and bake 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Beat until smooth, adding milk as needed. Color frosting black if desired.
- Frost each cooled cupcake generously.
- Roll or sprinkle with black sanding sugar if using.
- Place two Oreo halves as ears at the top.
- Add two candy eyes and a mini pink candy nose.
- Use chocolate chips or licorice for whiskers.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for better texture. You can swap regular cocoa for dark cocoa for a richer color. Bake cupcakes ahead and decorate the next day for parties. Stir crushed Oreos into the batter or frosting for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American